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Citizens United v. FEC

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‘Dark money’ boosts Democratic super PAC that’s battling ‘corrupt campaign finance system’

August 22, 2018Politics

Most of BlackPAC’s July income came from a limited liability company.

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There are many rich minorities. So why are there no black Koch brothers?

July 18, 2018Politics
The building of the US Supreme Court is seen in Washington, DC, June 26, 2017. A recent study shows that three-forths of respondents back a constitutional amendment outlawing the Citizens United decision.

Study: Most Americans want to kill ‘Citizens United’ with constitutional amendment

May 9, 2018Politics
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Kochs are key among small group quietly funding legal assault on campaign finance regulation

November 14, 2017Conflict

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